New in Town: Summer 2024
New places we’ve spotted across the island include O‘ahu’s first adults-only hotel, a free art gallery and a Japanese grocery.
From the Magazine
Things to Do on O‘ahu in July and August 2024
Catch Carrie Underwood and Kapena live, celebrate all things ‘ukulele, get inked at a tattoo expo and enjoy local music in the open air.
The Global Menu: Aloha German Bakery
German and Native Hawaiian Cecilia Tanya Koch returned to O‘ahu to care for her father—and ended up opening a German bakery.
The Global Menu: Neha’s Kitchen
With Neha’s Kitchen, Kuber Gurung brings food from his hometown in southern Nepal to the farmers markets of O‘ahu.
Hawai‘i’s Maile Alert Is a 100% Success
Maile Alerts, Hawai‘i’s take on AMBER Alerts for missing children, have been issued four times.
Tails of the City: Goats, Chickens and a Beehive
Eliza Lathrop regards her urban farm as a “miracle” where things flourish.
The Butcher Bar, Waikīkī’s New Beefy Bistro
Aloha Steak House’s kid brother, The Butcher Bar, is focused on beef and cocktails.
Paris Bound: A Conversation With Volleyball Star Erik Shoji
Erik Shoji will be competing on Team USA at the Paris Olympics with four other volleyball players with Hawai‘i ties.
Homecoming for Long-Lost Native Hawaiian Artifacts
Hawai‘i receives the largest repatriation of Native Hawaiian artifacts in history.
Afterthoughts: The Lunch Club at Niu Valley Middle School
Summer break is a good time to revisit this memory about the best school cafeteria food around—not just because it was free.
Pacific Pride: The 13th FestPAC Hits Our Shores
The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture comes to Hawai‘i for the first time with multiple venues on O‘ahu hosting exhibits and performances.
The Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Celebrates 50 Years
A look at the local advocacy group’s historic preservation efforts then and now.
New Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center Helps Businesses Scale Up
The Wahiawā Value-Added Product Development Center launched in April, providing commercial production, storage and packaging equipment.
Omakase Sushi: A How-To Guide
It’s fine to eat with your hand—and other pro etiquette tips from @Sushi chef-owner Atsushi Kumagai.
Hawai‘i Ties: Locals Making It Big
Here are some people from the Islands making headlines across the nation and world, from athletes to actors.
Dreamy Blooms at the Petal Mettle Flower Farm in Waialua
Petal Mettle farmer-artist Laarni Gedo finds strength in the delicacy of flowers.
June Finds: What’s In This Summer
A new poolside hangout, Island-inspired cakes, seashell sculptures and Hawaiian swimwear to rock in the sun.
Better Together: A New Artist Space for Weird Friends
Formerly known as Lana Lane Studios, the artist collective Weird Friends has made a new home in Kaka‘ako.
Things to Do on O‘ahu in June and July 2024
Celebrate culture and music at summer festivals, experience Maoli’s music live and catch a free outdoor movie at Waimea Valley.
Rocket Ahuna Designs New Collection With Waikīkī as His Launch Pad
Rocket Ahuna’s Waikīkī residency inspires a stellar new collection with nods to the neighborhood’s evolution.
Tails of the City: Mr. Mejiro
He never thought he’d fall in love with a bird—or go on to rescue 10 more.
